i say polish it if you have a belt sander a palm sander and a corded drill its really not that hard its just really messy wear a respirator and cover up as best you can i did my bike over this winter frame wheels swingarm and forks it took awhile but it was well worth it it looks great heres a link that might help
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/P.../polishin1.htm
if you have any more ? just ask